Career Scoop

Exploring Careers & Majors

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March 11, 2025

How to Choose the Right Career Path

Hi, my name is Sydney, and I am a journalism major. Although I’ve mostly been set on my career path, I’ve used a variety of resources to help clarify my direction, and I’ve found them to be incredibly helpful. Here are a few resources I’d recommend to anyone navigating their career journey: Meet with a Career Specialist Career Specialists offer one-on-one consultations and refer you to career assessments and resources that help you explore major options aligned with your interests. All the counselors are trained and are fellow college students, so meeting with one is not intimidating…

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Feb. 12, 2025

Find a Major You’ll Love

Picking out a major can be a daunting task. With over 300 degree programs, Mizzou has an abundance of options...

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Jan. 24, 2025

New Year, New Website!

It's a New Year, and the Career Center has a brand new website! Check out some of the resource highlights of the new site to make the most out of your Mizzou resources. 

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Nov. 6, 2024

Using Focus 2 To Explore Your Potential Career Paths

Unsure about where to go on your career journey? The Focus 2 assessments are here to help. You can leverage your strengths and interests to map out...

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June 18, 2024

Career Planning Got You Blue? Sort Things Out with Focus 2

As a first year student just finishing my first semester of college, it has become overwhelmingly apparent to me that I am not as certain about my future aspirations as I was once before.

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April 16, 2024

Explore career paths on Handshake

Handshake has resources to help you find your career path.

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March 19, 2024

Making the most of spring break: informational interviews

You should make the most of your break by doing a little career planning. Whether you are planning a streaming binge, relaxing poolside, or working hard at a part-time job, this is a perfect time to create new networking contacts and reach out to professionals to learn about work options.